Lennox Head Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, mate, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for the next couple of weeks.

We’re talking about Lennox Head – a classic point break, exposed to the south and southeast. Right now, the water is sitting at 69°, which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year.

The first few days are a bit of a write-off, to be honest. Thursday (27th August) has some chest-high swell at 6 ft, but it’s coming from the south with a short, weak period of 7 seconds, and the combined swell energy is only moderate at 418 (moderate). The wind is a cross-off, but the surf is just marginal. No go.

Moving into Friday (28th), the morning cleans up nicely with light winds and a 5 ft SSE swell, period lifting to 9 seconds and energy up to 475 (moderate). It’s surfable but still not a standout. The afternoon goes downhill with a cross-on wind.

Saturday (29th) morning has a similar vibe – 4 ft, 10-second period from the SSE, clean with cross-off winds, but it’s small. The afternoon gets a bit breezier.

Sunday (30th) morning is the first real highlight in this window. Swell bumps up to 6 ft from the SSE, with a solid 10-second period and moderate energy at 668 (moderate). The wind is cross-off, keeping it clean. This is your best bet for the first week – a fun, punchy point break wave with some push.

From Monday (31st) afternoon through to the end of the first week, it drops right off. Tiny waves, weak energy, and poor conditions. There’s a real gap here – a flat spell sets in until the second week.

The second week starts quiet, but keep your eye on Thursday 10th September. The morning brings a solid 8 ft S swell, 13-second period, and combined energy skyrockets to 2552 (strong to very strong). The wind is cross-off, so it’s clean. This is getting big, heading into expert territory. The forecast is promising but still a bit out.

Then, Friday 11th September looks like the real standout. Early morning, we’re looking at an 12 ft SSE swell, 14-second period, and energy at a massive 5456 (very strong). The wind is light and cross-off, keeping it glassy. This is pumping, but it’s only for experienced surfers – real heavy, powerful groundswell. For a point break like Lennox, that’s about as good as it gets. The afternoon holds similar size at 12 ft, just a touch shorter period.

So, if you’re an expert, pencil in that Friday 11th September morning. The rest of the 16-day window is mostly small or blown out, but that one session is the standout.

Rusty.

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